Former West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has become a leading candidate to take charge of Ghana ahead of next summer’s FIFA World Cup, according to reports.
The 57-year-old Croatian is understood to have already held discussions with senior officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), who are said to view him as a strong option for the role.
However, no final decision has yet been made, with at least two other high-profile coaches still under consideration.
Among those also being assessed are experienced managers Carlos Queiroz, who has previously led Portugal and Egypt, and Fernando Santos, another former Portugal coach. Both bring significant international experience, adding to the competitive nature of the selection process.
Despite the calibre of candidates, the GFA is reportedly offering only a short-term contract of around four months to interested coaches. This approach reflects a cautious strategy by the association, which is reluctant to commit to a long-term appointment before the World Cup.
Sources suggest that concerns over potential underperformance at the tournament have influenced this decision. A longer contract could leave the FA facing costly compensation if a newly appointed coach fails to meet expectations and is dismissed shortly after the competition.
There are also indications that the GFA may already be planning beyond the World Cup. Reports suggest that Saudi Arabia coach Hervé Renard has been identified as a possible long-term option, potentially becoming available after the tournament concludes. This could explain why the FA is limiting initial contracts to approximately 120 days.
A meeting of the GFA Executive Council took place on Friday, 10 April 2026, but ended without a definitive outcome on the coaching appointment. Only six members were physically present, while the association’s president joined remotely via Zoom.
The president is believed to be out of the country, reportedly engaged in discussions with a potential successor to current coach Otto Addo. His absence, combined with limited attendance, is understood to have contributed to the lack of a final decision.
Financial considerations may also be playing a role in the delay. The FA is said to have tabled an offer of $50,000 for the position, a figure that some observers regard as insufficient to attract a top-tier coach.
With time ticking ahead of the World Cup, the GFA faces mounting pressure to make a decision that balances short-term performance with long-term planning. For now, Bilic appears to be at the forefront of that conversation, but the final choice remains open.
